Athletics Misc (1206)

Personal: Nathalia Barr was born in Independence, Mo., and is the daughter of Tom and DK Barr… Has three siblings; Brooke(24), Victoria(23), Katelyn(21)… Attended Grain Valley HS in Grain Valley, Mo., where she played tennis for Randy Draper… Conference Champs, District Champs, District Champion in doubles, State Qualifier in doubles… Enjoys soccer and reading… Major is Mass Media.

Personal: Cassie Long was born in Kansas City, Mo., and is the daughter of Kim and Mark Long… Has two siblings; Amanda(27), Jake(24). Attended Harrisonville HS in Harrisonville, Mo., where she played tennis for James Norman… District Champs, 8th in State (2012)… 6th in the state for doubles (2012), State Qualifier for three years… Enjoys watching Netflix and hanging with friends and family… Major is Undecided.

Personal: Amy Wysong was born in Sabetha, Kan., and is the daughter of Benji and Pam Wysong… Has two siblings; Keith (19), Erica(24)… Attended Sabetha HS and played tennis for Alicia Deters… Regional Champs, placed 5th in the State as an individual… Enjoys photography, sewing, cooking, and reading… Major is Pre-Med.

Personal: Abigail Kaff was born in Bartsville, Okla., and is the daughter of Kevin and Anne Kaff… Has one sibling Hadley (15)… Attended Andover HS in Andover, Kan., where she played tennis for Jessica Dibble… 2013 5a State Champs, 2013 5th place in doubles at 5a State Championships… NHS, State Scholar, Academic Honors… Chose Baker over Tabor College… Enjoys art and traveling… Major is Math.

Personal: Kinsey Ford was born in Kansas City, Kan., and is the daughter of Mike and Kathy Ford… Youngest of three children… Attended Abilene HS in Abline, Kan., and played tennis for Justin Amos and Megan Berry… Placed 2nd in 4a Regionals in singles, 12th at State… Involved with National Honors Society, dance team, cheerleading and golf… Chose Baker because it’s her parents alma mater… Enjoys theater, dancing, and sleeping… Major is International Business.

Personal: Holly Chestnut was born in Shawnee, Kan., and is the daughter of Barb Barrick and Calvin Chestnut… Attended Shawnee Mission East HS and played tennis for Sue Chipman… State Champions, Sunflower League Champs… Served with the youth volunteer corps, ASPA Great Plains, and Head Start KC…Enjoys crafting, eating, and chillin’… Major is Business.

Personal: Brooke Banard was born in Kansas City, Mo., and is the daughter of Tom and Carol Barnett… Attended Park Hill HS in Kansas City, Mo., where she played tennis for Rustin Reys… 3rd in State, 6th in single, went to state all four years in high school… AP Scholar… Has a twin brother who also plays tennis as Baker… Enjoys reading and playing the piano… Major is Pre-Physical Therapy.

Personal: Brandon Lloyd was born in Chicago, Ill., and is the son of Michael Lloyd… Has four siblings… Attended Independent HS in Wichita, Kan., where he played tennis for Simon Ivorman… 2013 3a State Champs… Chose Baker over Central College in Iowa… Nickname is Brando… Enjoys hanging with his buds… Major is Business.

Personal: Thomas Irick was born in Lawrence, Kan., and is the son of Gary and Laura Irick… Attended Lawrence HS where he played tennis for Chris Marshall and Jason Bott… 6th in State, Academic All-American for three years… Chose Baker over Allegaene… His dad coached at Baker for many years… Enjoys video games and eating… Major is Physics.

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Nomination Procedures

Anyone is eligible to write an open letter of nomination regarding an individual they believe to be worthy of induction to the Baker University Athletic Hall of Fame. The nominations must be received by December 31 to be considered for induction during the next calendar year. Once an individual is nominated, he or she remain in an active file for review by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. The selection committee sends recommendations in the spring to the President of the University for final approval for fall induction.